Real Madrid vs Las Palmas: Real Madrid are set to host UD Las Palmas at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu in a La Liga clash on Sunday afternoon. With both teams in opposite end of the table, this match will be crucial as Los Blancos aim to maintain their strong league position and Las Palmas look to bounce back from a tough season.
Head-to-Head:
Real Madrid wins: 9
Las Palmas: 3
Draws: 0
Last 4 Meetings:
- 31st March 2018 – Las Palmas 0-3 Real Madrid (La Liga)
- 27th September 2023 – Real Madrid 2-0 Las Palmas (La Liga)
- 27th January 2024 – Las Palmas 1-2 Real Madrid (La Liga)
- 30th August 2024 – Las Palmas 1-1 Real Madrid (La Liga)
La Liga Standings:
| Position | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | Last 5 | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Real Madrid | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 43:19 | LWDWW | 43 |
| 14 | UD Las Palmas | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 24:29 | WWDWL | 22 |
Team News:
- Real Madrid: Key players Vinicius Junior and Luka Modric are suspended for the match. Eduardo Camavinga has suffered an injury that will keep him out for at least three weeks. Fran Garcia is also a doubt after being forced off with an injury in the Copa del Rey. Thibaut Courtois will return to the lineup, and several other regulars, including Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham, will be back in the starting XI.
- UD Las Palmas: The away side will be without Daley Sinkgraven and Viti due to injury. Marvin Park and Jose Campana are major doubts. Fabio Silva will continue leading the attack after missing a penalty in their last match, with Adnan Januzaj possibly starting after his goal in the previous game against Getafe.
Real Madrid vs Las Palmas Predicted Lineups:
- Real Madrid: Courtois; Mendy, Alaba, Rudiger, Carvajal; Valverde, Bellingham, Kroos; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Benzema
- UD Las Palmas: Alvaro; Aythami, Lemos, Shashoua; Mbemba, Nunes, Ruiz, De la Bella; Januzaj, Silva, Rolan
Key Stats:
- Real Madrid have won 5 of the last 6 home encounters with Las Palmas.
- Real Madrid have won 4 of their last 5 matches in La Liga.
- UD Las Palmas have failed to win in 5 consecutive La Liga matches against Real Madrid.
- Real Madrid have a home record of 8 wins and 1 loss this season.
- Real Madrid score an average of 2.67 goals at home this season.
- UD Las Palmas have scored in 6 of their 9 away matches this season.
- Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe is their top scorer with 10 goals.
- Las Palmas’ Sandro Ramirez has 7 goals this season.
- Real Madrid have a winning streak of 5 matches.
- The average number of goals in matches between the two teams is 2.6.
Real Madrid vs Las Palmas Prediction:
With the home advantage and their superior form, Real Madrid are expected to dominate this encounter. Las Palmas will struggle to break down the Madrid defense, and without key players, they are likely to face a tough challenge.
Real Madrid 3-0 UD Las Palmas.
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